When asking around what's a dependable OS for old hardware (e.g., my ASUS Eee PC 900A with a 32bit Atom N270) #NetBSD was recommended.
I'm now giving NetBSD 10.1 a try. The user experience is what people believe Linux is (which it is not): a complicated affair for tech-savvy people. Getting a GUI to work feels a bit like Linux in the late 1990s. Bummer that I forgot how to do that 😅
I could need some help: how can I use the built-in keyboard and touchpad of my laptop in X11? Anyone?
Thomas
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2025-11-02 08:20:36 UTC
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